Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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